Driving figures ( to much backspin)

meath4sam

Rite so not really into the figures of golf just happy to get out most Saturdays, but today I got fitted for Bridgestone golf balls in mcguirks.
Club speed 110-115, launch angle 11.7 back spin between 3500-4300rpm yardage 260 average.
So question I have is how to reduce backspin as computer said if I bring it down to 2000rpm with existing club speed and launch angle distance would go up to 290 average.
Would I be better getting a new driver fitted or is this a swing thing and if it's a swing issue any tips.
Thanks.

hrigsby2

What's your attack angle?

And where are you positioning the ball in your stance?

Plus, I guess another good question would be what are the specs on the club?

John Divney

Only one way, increase angle of attack, or put simply hit up.

Add more spine tilt at address. It's easier said than done if you are used to hitting down or neutral.

More weight on back foot, move lower body over but keep head and spine behind ball, then rotate around, the ball gets hit in the up swing giving both high launh and low spin, the holy grail for maximising carry.

If you are swinging 115 there is definitely meat left on the bone for you, not getting all your carry.

DuckSlice

John Divney wrote: »

Only one way, increase angle of attack, or put simply hit up.

Add more spine tilt at address. It's easier said than done if you are used to hitting down or neutral.

More weight on back foot, move lower body over but keep head and spine behind ball, then rotate around, the ball gets hit in the up swing giving both high launh and low spin, the holy grail for maximising carry.

If you are swinging 115 there is definitely meat left on the bone for you, not getting all your carry.

I started doing this at the range the last day, mainly tilting the spine and was hitting some bombers.(for me) definitely reduces spin and improves distance IMO.

meath4sam

John Divney wrote: »

Only one way, increase angle of attack, or put simply hit up.

Add more spine tilt at address. It's easier said than done if you are used to hitting down or neutral.

More weight on back foot, move lower body over but keep head and spine behind ball, then rotate around, the ball gets hit in the up swing giving both high launh and low spin, the holy grail for maximising carry.

If you are swinging 115 there is definitely meat left on the bone for you, not getting all your carry.

Will give this a go thanks, so what your saying is I'm striking the ball on down swing where if I catch it on up swing this would reduce spin? Sounds about rite as with irons I do tend to hit slightly down on them, big divot after the ball with a high flight and stops dead.

ShivasIrons

There are a number of ways to reduce spin.

From a blog:

http://0to300golf.blogspot.ie/2013/02/high-launch-low-spin-how-to-lower-spin.html

Your best bet is to have some body look at you to see what would work best for you, preferably a fitter/teacher combination.